The highlighted titles are titles I have read and enjoyed. This is a great list - obviously there will be those who will wonder about a. not enough women b. not enough genre c. too much literary fiction but I'd like to point out the titles that are here are great ones and novels to be excited about - no matter what you like to read. Breaking out of self-imposed little boxes and surprising yourself is fun, especially when you randomly discover a new author or novel that makes your heart soar.

Well done to everyone who nominated and chose and voted for these titles. It is a fantastic list and I look forward to watching the whole event unfold. Hopefully we get the chance to take this part and give out a stack of books.